Mr Keene Was Told That He Would Be Receiving a New

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Multiple Choice

Mr. Keene was told that he would be receiving a new student in his classroom who generally struggled with reading assignments, and typically scored low on tests of reading comprehension. According to the Pygmalion effect, which of the following would most likely occur?

• A) Mr. Keene would be more likely to give the new student extra support that would lead to stronger performance over time, eventually reversing the student's reading struggles.
• B) The student would initially experience low achievement, but over time would increase in achievement in the new classroom.
• C) The student would eventually show reduced motivation and achievement in reading in Mr. Keene's classroom.
• D) Mr. Keene would likely ignore the new student as they would benefit more from peer support.
• E) The student is likely to excel in reading once placed in a new learning environment.

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Dependent Variable

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